Ultimate BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA RECIPE

Today we're making Buffalo Chicken Pizza. This is the 3rd episode in the Grandma pizza series. This is an awesome pizza combining the flavor of hot wings and blue cheese with pizza. You'll often find this one at New York pizzerias that serve a variety of pies. To do it right there are a couple tricks. I hope you enjoy this buffalo chicken pizza recipe!
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BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE PIZZA
1 (24 ounce dough ball)
1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon kosher garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Frank’s buffalo sauce - or equivalent brand
½ cup blue cheese dressing - or more to taste
¼ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
3 cloves garlic - minced
½ cup olive oil - divided - plus more
12 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese - You will need enough slices to cover the pie completely. So you might need more than 12 ounces depending on how thick you slice it. If you can find pre sliced mozzarella I recommend using it.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Take the dough out of the fridge for 60 minutes prior to using. Do not uncover the bowl.
2. Oil the bottom of a 12 by 16 sheet pan with at least a ¼ cup of olive oil. You need to use a lot of oil!
3. Remove the dough from the bowl and stretch with your hands by using gravity. Place the stretched dough into the heavily oiled sheet pan and press with fingers to the size of the pan. You will not be able to do this in 1 attempt. Place plastic over the pan and let the dough warm up. After 30 minutes remove plastic and try to stretch it again to the size of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and repeat process one more time until the dough has completely filled the pan. Cover the dough one more time and set aside. Preheat oven to 450f and set the rack to lowest level of the oven.
4. After placing the dough into the pan, season the chicken thighs with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let sit for 15 minutes then heat a large cast iron skillet to medium heat. Pan sear the chicken until golden brown on each side. About 2-3 minutes per side. The chicken does not need to be cooked through. It will cook more on the pizza. Once the chicken can be handled cut into 1 inch cubes and set aside.
5. Mince the garlic and add to a clean bowl with a ¼ cup of olive oil.
6. Remove the plastic from the pan and if required press the dough into the edges. Right away layer the mozzarella cheese in an overlapping shingle pattern, leaving the outside half inch uncovered. Start with a corner. By pressing down slightly you can lock the dough into the corner. Make sure the dough is layered completely with the mozzarella slices.
7. Next mix the chicken pieces with buffalo sauce and coat well. Evenly distribute the chicken pieces all over the pizza. Drizzle some of the garlic oil on top of the pizza. A couple tablespoons worth.
8.Place the pizza into the 450 oven and cook for 8 minutes. Open the oven and turn the pizza 180 degrees and continue to bake for 9 minutes more. Remove the pizza and sprinkle with the Pecorino Romano cheese. Return to the oven and cook for 1-3 minutes more. If a crispier top is desired, broil for 60-90 seconds but watch carefully.
9. The total cooking time will be approximately 19-20 minutes. Let the pizza sit for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Drizzle the blue cheese dressing on top of slices before serving. Enjoy!
NOTE
Cooking time will vary depending on the exact oven temp. Keep an eye on the bottom of the pizza to check for burning. If early signs of burning develop, move pan to the middle rack of the oven, and/or next time cook at 430-440f. Getting a hang of your oven and perfecting the recipe can take a few tries. Remember though a Grandma pie should have a dark crispy bottom.
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Thank you Richard! Appreciate you supporting the channel and always watching my videos!

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I should not be watching these at work. These dishes look so tasty. Shared it with my coworker from Chicago, and he even said these look good.

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Thanks for liking and sharing them!

[@kencase2179]

Thanks James! Going to make this pizza for dinner this week. I'm not a big fan of blue cheese. In your opinion, what would be the best ranch to use instead?

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks so much! I actually don't use ranch dressing so I can't give you a good answer. I'd say use your favorite ranch dressing.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Watched all of these. Great. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving 2022. God Bless and stay safe.

[@ReapTheWhirlwind]

The part about only partially cooking the chicken is so important, though I learned this lesson via trying to make chicken souvlaki pizza. As a lifelong Buffalo resident and avid Buffalo Chicken pizza eater, I have bitten into too many slices where the chicken is rock hard and flavorless. Skip the blue cheese if you don't like it! I do like it but ranch or a shake of ranch seasoning at the end are also great.

[@MaryJane-bi6et]

This looks incredible

[@islandgirl7908]

Definitely looks Ultimate, love Buffalo Pizza 🍕 Can’t wait to try this on Friday Pizza Night!

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! We love this one. It's a full meal for sure!

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[@sahej6939]

I love BBQ, red onion, and cilantro 🌿 with broccoli 🥦 & cauliflower on it!

[@salvatrice850]

Oh goodie, I'm sending my nephew to your house for this pizza from now on lol, he loves buffalo chicken EVERYTHING!!

[@SipandFeast]

It's really surprising how well it goes on pizza. I know some people don't like it, but I think your nephew knows what's up!

[@salvatrice850]

@@SipandFeast don't kid yourself, my nephew will show up wherever free food is being served especially if it starts with the word "buffalo" lol

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Looks wonderful, as always.

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Love this channel, I even hit the bell for notifications lol. May I ask where you got the squareish pan from? Could you drop a link? You should start an Amazon list thing. You do such a great job explaining all the stuff you use. If we order stuff you get a lil kickback. Just something to think about. Not trying to tell you how to run your channel, I just want to see you win brotha. Get that "dough" . Peace from Jersey

[@SipandFeast]

Hey man! I am going to start that soon, like maybe tomorrow. This is a 16 by 12 Llyods Grandma pan. Amazon sells a bunch of sizes and styles. I'll have links up soon and appreciate the support😀🙏

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[@Ardyrezv]

Definitely gotta try this

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Thanks! Let me know how it turns out when you make it.

[@loug8186]

Making this today…luv Buffalo chicken anything…I am adding butter to the franks like they do in the OG wing places. Having neighbours over so hope it will turn out. I am thinking of adding a few chunks of blue cheese along with the chicken as well, and just have sauce as dip. Will let you know how it turns out. Also, I am lazy so I buy a store bought dough…!

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I asked about the size of the pan. Never mind. I’m watching Grandma Pizza vid. Yay...going to order me one right now. Great investment! 👍🏽

[@SipandFeast]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy making the pizzas. The pan works really well, though I've also had success in a standard sheet pan. Appreciate you watching!

[@adokat]

Is the three step dough stretching essential? Could you just let the dough come up to temperature and stretch it one time?

[@SipandFeast]

You can try. Since this is a thin style pizza I find stretching works best.

[@MattygFTW]

Made my first grandma the other night with mushrooms and veggie sausage! Came out great...now I’m thinking I might try to adapt this one to be a Buffalo tofu grandma 👵🏻

[@SipandFeast]

That's awesome man! I think it would also be good with cauliflower. Depends which one you prefer more I guess. Thanks for the comment!

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Food of the gods

[@richierich3282]

Would you please tell me how to calculate the amount of dough i need if i am using a different size pan?

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Love your channel. What size is that pan? I want a piece....now.

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Just found this channel! Cookbook?

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Thanks for checking out the channel. I don't have a cookbook yet but it's on my list of to-dos for 2023!

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You’re such a perfectionist lol

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[@Tray8729]

Good

[@aljames7082]

Hello. Very nice! I'm a little confused though. Why did you put in the title "what not to do?" Looks like the pie came out great!

[@SipandFeast]

Hey Al! I meant don't cook the chicken all the way which I think could be a little confusing to inexperienced cooks. You just want to sear it quick and then get it on the pizza. Otherwise, it will be very dry. I had a longer spiel in the video but condensed that part. I always have about 45-60 minutes of footage that needs to be cut down to a more concise video. I tend to ramble. Maybe I should do some lives for people that are in to that lol.

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I'm keeping my fingers crossed😂

[@anyayurova]

I really adored buffalo chicken pizza when I was in NJ 10 years ago 😍 Time passed and I turned vegan. Hope to try a vegan version of that special sauce one day😁

[@SipandFeast]

I think buffalo cauliflower would be a great sub to chicken.

[@anyayurova]

@@SipandFeast thank you for this idea! I will definitely try to cook it 😁👍

[@Tray8729]

Love your channel. Your grandma pizza was great. You made it so easy to do at home. But, not a fan of Buffalo chicken pizza. ❤✌

[@SipandFeast]

Hey man! I realize that not everyone is into it. I do love it, but like to hold off on the blue cheese or sometimes not use it at all. I appreciate you watching and liking the channel!

[@Tray8729]

Though, I can't wait to try the vodka Pizza. 🥰

[@DigitalicaEG]

Did you forget the blue cheese?

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[@bigw1552]

You had me going, then stopped. Would've liked a conclusion plated up and blue cheese drizzle. Thanks

[@SipandFeast]

I'm sorry man. I did add it to my slice afterwards. We weren't eating this for a few hours so I didn't want it to get soggy.

[@jotade2098]

Storing raw garlic in oil for long time can develop botulism. Careful with that.

[@johnpowers3316]

I just can't get down to make pies at home. Seems like a lot of work

[@SipandFeast]

It is. But these Grandma style pies are by far the easiest of the bunch once you nail the temps in your particular oven.

[@robotickilldozer]

Buffalo chicken pizza is an offense to pizza, chicken, buffalo, and god almighty.